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Denfeld Students Participate In National School Walkout

04/20/2018 06:53 PM

Students from Denfeld High School marched on Grand Avenue for the national school walkout movement, marking the 19th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting.

UMD Shows Off Green Initiative with Composting

Wells Fargo Closing 4 Northland Branches

Popular Stretch of Skyline Parkway Closed Starting Monday

Going-Out-of-Business Sales Begin at Younkers, Herberger's

Youth Baseball Players Kicking Thru Spring Training

Minnesota Grandma Wanted For Alleged Murder of Husband and Florida Woman Captured

Flooding Concerns With Snow Melting

Safety tips for overflowing rivers, creeks, and stream due to large amount of snow melting

Prince Death Investigation: A Sign of Deadly Opioid Epidemic

Prosecutors will announce Thursday whether they will file charges in Prince's death.

2 Arrested after 100 mph Chase in Bemidji

World & National

North Korea Says It Will Suspend Nuclear and Missile Testing

North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site.

In Lawsuit, DNC Blames Election Loss on Trump-Russia Alliance

The Democratic National Committee has sued President Donald Trump's campaign, his son, his son-in-law, the Russian Federation and WikiLeaks, saying they conspired to help Trump win the 2016 presidential election.

Southwest Offers Apology, $5K, to Passengers on Damaged Jet

Southwest will be sending a letter of apology along a $5,000 check and $1,000 travel voucher to passengers who were on a flight that made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after an engine explosion.

Wells Fargo to Pay $1B for Mortgage, Auto Lending Abuses

Wells Fargo is being fined a combined $1 billion by two federal regulators for abuses tied to its mortgage and auto lending businesses.

Midwest News

Jacob Wetterling was abducted in St. Joseph, Minnesota, on Oct. 22, 1989.

Judge Orders Release of Files in Wetterling Case

House Looks to Revamp Sexual Harassment, Workplace Rules

Twin Cities School Bus Driver Removed after Leading Prayer

Illinois County Declares Itself a Symbolic Gun Sanctuary

3 Charged in Deaths of Dozens of Cattle at Nebraska Farm

Republican Field Grows in Race to Replace Ryan

Minnesota Grandma Wanted For Alleged Murder of Husband and Florida Woman Captured

UW-Madison Launches Project to Acknowledge Racism

This Week in Mining

Thousands of Manufacturers Seek Relief from Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Thousands of American companies are seeking relief from increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Cleveland-Cliffs Accuses Tom Clarke of Racketeering

Cleveland-Cliffs is accusing Tom Clarke and his associates of racketeering, in connection with a deal that involved the sale of coal mines.

US to Consult with China over Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

The United States has told the World Trade Organization it has agreed to discuss with China the Trump administration's efforts to slap tariffs on steel, aluminum and an array of goods from China.

Eyewitness Sports

Home Playoff Game For The Wilderness As They Look To Extend Season

The Austin Bruins won the first two games of the series in Austin to lead the best-of-five series 2-0.

Vikings LB Brothers Gets 4-Game Suspension for PED Violation

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kentrell Brothers has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy.

Child Abuse Charge Dismissed Against Former Packer Green

Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green avoided jail time under a plea agreement that included dismissal of a felony child abuse charge.

Cain, Braun Power Brewers to 12-3 Win Over Marlins

Chase Anderson (2-1) allowed three runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings for the win.

Good Morning Northland

A new event entitled 'Dining in the Dark' will give people a small taste of what it's like to live with vision loss.

Unique Dinner Aiming to Bring Awareness to Vision Loss

Minn. Senate Passes Bill Penalizing Fake Service Animals

Animal Allies: Julie

LaMarre's Single Lifts Twins over Indians 2-1 in 16 Innings

First Ever 'Twin Ports RV Show' Providing Deals, Fun for All

Judge Orders Woman to Remain Jailed Pending Terror Trial

Local Judges, Attorneys Highlighting 'Hidden' Talents at LawLaw Palooza

Truckers received training on how to spot sex trafficking and how to respond.

Minn. Truckers Trained to Spot Sex Trafficking

Younkers, Herberger's Parent Company Likely to Go Out of Business

Barbara Bush Passes Away at 92

Cleveland-Cliffs Accuses Tom Clarke of Racketeering

Delta's Team on the Range Earns Elite Safety Award

25th Annual Empty Bowl Event Brings in Hundreds of People

Man Arrested after Threat of 'Mass Homicide' in Cloquet

Health

Walker Seeks Federal Waiver for Reinsurance in Wisconsin

Gov. Scott Walker's administration has filed a request with the federal government seeking a waiver that would allow Wisconsin to offer a $200 million reinsurance program.

Consumer

Wells Fargo Closing 4 Northland Branches

Wells Fargo plans to close branches in Eveleth, Silver Bay, Blackduck, and downtown Bemidji in the coming months.

Entertainment

From Catchphrases to Fashion: 'Scandal's' Pop Culture Impact

The hit ABC series "Scandal" wraps up its final season on Thursday. The political drama has played a big role in pop culture over the last seven years.

Marshals Service Offers Reward for Slaying Suspect's Arrest

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward for help in locating Lois Riess of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Authorities say Riess has been on the run since her husband, David was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds on March 23.

Dayton Appoints Democratic Rep. Thissen to Supreme Court

Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Democratic state Rep. Paul Thissen to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Rep. Paul Thissen (DFL-Minneapolis) to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Sign-Up for $100 Wis. Child Rebate to Open May 15

Gov. Scott Walker says families will be able to sign up for a $100 per-child tax rebate starting on May 15.

'Powerful and Beautiful': A Look at the Aftermath of April Snowstorm in Duluth

This weekend’s winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow across parts the Northland, but the buildup of ice brought many to Canal Park during its height and after it departed.

Politics

In Lawsuit, DNC Blames Election Loss on Trump-Russia Alliance

House Looks to Revamp Sexual Harassment, Workplace Rules

The Minnesota House of Representatives is considering sweeping changes to their decades-old discrimination and sexual harassment policies following sexual misconduct allegations against two state lawmakers who resigned last year.

Republican Field Grows in Race to Replace Ryan

The race to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan is heating up as the Republican field continues to grow.

Outdoor

Bag Limit for Brook Trout Expanded on Many UP Streams

A catch of brook trout from an Upper Peninsula stream.

Bill to Link Local Hiking Trails to National Route Advances in US House

The Superior Hiking Trail and two other Northland trails would be hooked into a national system under a bill advancing in Congress.

Park Service Backs Away from Steep Entrance Fee Hikes

The entrance fee at many national parks, including Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, will rise $5 this year. The new vehicle fee at Teddy Roosevelt will be $30.

Golf Group Seeks to Keep Both Duluth Public Courses Open

Friends of Duluth Public Golf wants both Enger and Lester to stay open.

Lake Superior Level Drops, But Still Above Average

The water level on Lake Superior, seen at Tettegouche State Park in March, has declined from near-record levels.

Feds Propose Dropping Kirtland's Warbler from Endangered Species List

The Kirtland's warbler, which lives in northern Michigan's jack pine forests, is one of our state's biggest wildlife conservation success stories. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing the songbird from the federal list.

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Republican Field Grows in Race to Replace Ryan

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